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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
DATA OF IMPORTS AND EXPORTS
The details of overall export and import  from financial year 2009-10 to 2021-22 are as follows:
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Year
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Export

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Import

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2009-10
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274.80
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348.40
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2010-11
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374.45
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450.32
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2011-12
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448.29
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567.55
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2012-13
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446.08
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571.50
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2013-14
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466.22
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528.95
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2014-15
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468.45
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529.61
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2015-16
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416.60
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465.64
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2016-17
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440.05
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480.21
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2017-18
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498.61
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583.11
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2018-19
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538.08
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640.14
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2019-20
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526.55
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602.98
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2020-21
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497.90
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511.96
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2020-21
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396.37
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399.67
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2021-22
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544.73
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613.65
Source: DGCI&S & RBI, 
The Government has taken the following steps to increase India’s exports:
- The mid-term review  of the Foreign Trade Policy  was carried out and corrective measures were undertaken.
- Foreign Trade Policy  extended by one year i.e. upto 31-3-2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation.
- Assistance provided through several schemes to promote exports, namely, Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme  and Market Access Initiatives  Scheme.
- A Central Sector Scheme, ‘Transport and Marketing Assistance for Specified Agriculture Products’ was launched for providing assistance for the international component of freight to mitigate the freight disadvantage for the export of agriculture products.
- Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products  scheme and Rebate of State and Central Levies and Taxes  Scheme have been implemented with effect from 01.01.2021.
- Common Digital Platform for Certificate of Origin has been launched to facilitate trade and increase Free Trade Agreement  utilization by exporters.
- 12 Champion Services Sectors have been identified for promoting and diversifying services exports by pursuing specific action plans.
- Districts as Export Hubs has been launched by identifying products with export potential in each district, addressing bottlenecks for exporting these products and supporting local exporters/manufacturers to generate employment in the district.
- Active role of Indian missions abroad towards promoting India’s trade, tourism, technology and investment goals has been enhanced.
- Package announced in light of the COVID pandemic to support domestic industry through various banking and financial sector relief measures, especially for MSMEs, which constitute a major share in exports.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
PANEL DISCUSSION HELD ON RISING POPULARITY OF INDIAN CINEMA IN SCO REGION
Charm of Indian Cinema is the reason why people are attracted towards it : Rahul Rawail
Emotions are always Universal: Asha Parekh
Uniqueness of film festivals around the world lies in the fact that they give platforms to offbeat films : Ramesh Sippy
Mumbai, January 28, 2023
The first ever in-conversation session at Shanghai Cooperation Organization  Film Festival witnessed a packed hall, today. Discussing Indian Cinema’s rising popularity in the SCO region, were panelists, Rahul Rawail, filmmaker and writer; Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy and veteran actor Asha Parekh. Moderator for the session was Chaitanya Chinchlikar, Vice President at Whistling Woods International. The panelists discussed factors that make Indian cinema so endearing and about cross cultural influences.
During the session, panelists talked about the connect that Indian Cinema enjoys with the populace in the region. Rahul Rawail illustrated how Raj Kapoor was liked by people not only in USSR but also in Iran and Turkey. Ramesh Sippy further elaborated that the simplicity of characters in cinema is what made blurring of boundaries possible. Asha Parekh singled music as the reason behind these connections.
Ramesh Sippy also talked about his experiences in the making of Chandni Chowk to China. He was mesmerized by the hardworking and cooperative nature of Chinese citizens. This renders SCO region more favourable in terms of film making. He also lauded the presence of Kung-fu and action sequences in Chinese Cinema.
Charm of Indian Cinema is the reason why people are attracted towards it, stated Rahul Rawail. As for Asha Parekh and Ramesh Sippy, emotions are always universal. Popularity of films like Secret Superstar in China is testament to how stigmas prevalent in society can be a common denominator for people across the region.
Asha Parekh further insisted on keeping the Indianness in Indian films alive by stymieing the process of westernization. Ramesh Sippy insisted that while maintaining Indianness, equal eagerness must be shown to explore the possibilities around the world.
On the add-ons that they want to see in SCO film festival, panelists were of the unanimous view that people of the region need to know more about geography and society through better collaboration in film making. Ramesh Sippy also pointed that uniqueness of film festivals around the world lies in the fact that they give platforms to offbeat films which are otherwise ignored.
Ministry of Coal
“ Vriksharopan Abhiyan - 2021”of Coal Ministry to be Launched on 19th August, 2021 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
An Important Step Towards Enhancing Green Cover In and Around Coalfields and for Environmental Sustainability in Mining Operations
During this year, coal/lignite PSUs of the Ministry of Coal have set an ambitious target under the “Go Greening” drive to cover 2385 hectares of area under bio-reclamation/plantation. The “Go Greening” drive is to be provided the right impetus through launch of the “Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2021” on 19th August 2021 by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary affairs Shri Pralhad Joshiin the presence of Minister of State for Coal, Mines and Railways Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve. It is expected that more than 300 plantation sites in and around coalfields across the country will be connected during the Abhiyan on 19ththrough live Video Conferencing.
Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2021, which is one of the key events of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations in the coal sector, will surely bring environment sustainability in mining operations and help coal sector obtain social and environmental licence to operate, which will be very crucial in coming days when more mines will be opened up involving new players. Also, the Abhiyan is expected to sensitize and motivate the society and common people to take up more and more afforestation initiatives in their neighbouring areas.
Green cover on reclaimed OB dump of JVR OC-II of SCCL
Green belt around mine infrastructure areas – Nigahi OC of NCL
Plantation on Vacant areas in Ramagundam OC of S
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India, as a fast emerging economy, faces the twin challenges of fulfilling its commitments for decarbonizing the energy sector on the one hand and on the other, meeting the country’s rising energy demand, which would primarily be reliant on coal due to its affordability and substantial indigenous availability. Thus, our coal sector has to play a very crucial role in the foreseeable future in fulfilling the country’s energy demand for meeting various developmental needs, at the same time, be responsible towards the environment and the society. In this backdrop, India’s coal sector has been taking several innovative initiatives to promote sustainable mining.
One of the key initiatives has been “Go Greening” drive in and around mining areas thereby not only ameliorating the local ecosystem but also creating additional carbon sink to mitigate the causes of climate change. Further, our coal companies are also aiming to achieve carbon neutrality through various environment friendly measures such as extensive plantation and adoption of clean coal technologies.
Special Service and Features
Food & Public Distribution Secretary Shri.Sudhanshu Pandey visits FCI Godown at Peelamedu, Coimbatore
Shri.Sudhanshu Pandey IAS, Secretary , Govt. of India, visited the FCI Godown at Peelamedu Coimbatore. Shri. Sanjeev Gautam FCI, Chief Genl. Manager , Shri. P.N. Singh FCI, Genl. Manager , Dr.Sameeran IAS District Collector Coimbatore and Shri. N.Rajesh, FCI, Divisional Manager accompanied him during the inspection, Shri. Pandey checked the quality of food grains  available in the depot for the distribution under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana , National Food security Act & other Welfare schemes and was satisfied with the quality and also appreciated the FCI officials for food preservation/storage. Dr.Sameeran IAS, District Collector also acknowledged the good quality of food grains, being provided by FCI to State govt for distribution.
Secretary Food impressed upon the need for optimum utilization of the assets of FCI under Asset Monetization scheme of Government of India. He directed to explore the possibility of construction of SILO in the premises of the FCI Godown at Peelamedu. He also gave directions to the FCI officers to get the approach road to the Godown constructed within a period of 3 months for which a budget of Rs.3.6 crores has already been sanctioned.
Thereafter, Shri.Sudhanshu Pandey IAS along with Shri.Dr.Sameeran IAS & other FCI officers & State Govt officials visited TNCSC PDS shop & Chinthamani Cooperative. The quality of food grains available at the shops was checked. He also interacted with the beneficiaries of that PDS shop & took feedback from the public.
The District Collector appraised the Secretary of Food about the efforts taken by NGO “No Food Waste” run by Shri.Padmanabhan which connects the untouched edible surplus to the needy people. He also informed that a Mobile Application for NGO is under development to increase its scale & reach among the needy people. Food Secretary appreciated the efforts undertaken and expressed his desire to share this initiative at the national level with other states as well, for which a meeting shall be scheduled after the development of Mobile APP. It also to mention here that, this NGO has been accorded with the UN Consultative status.
Shri.Sudhanshu Pandey advised the District Collector to undertake an awareness campaign about the “ONE NATION ONE CARD” Scheme and he also
directed the FCI officials to ensure availability of Fortified Food Grains in the FCI Godowns for the issue under ICDS/ MDM to the beneficiaries.
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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Revision of guidelines pertaining to development of NER
The Government has approved a central sector scheme of North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme  with 100% central funding restructuring the block grant of 90:10 under the scheme of Non-lapsable Central Pool of Resources . While framing the guidelines for NESIDS, the provisions of guidelines of NLCPR, as revised in 2016, were retained which, inter-alia, includes the constitution of State Level Empowered Committee  under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary of the States; delegation of power of vetting of projects to the states through SLEC; strengthening of project portal for online submission of documents; emphasizing completion of ongoing projects by releasing more funds against them; putting a cap on value of retention of new project; provisioning of release of only token amount of Rs. 10 lakh at the time of sanction of the project with balance to be released on receipt of award of work; and reducing the number of installments for release of funds from three to two. This resulted in faster completion of projects and reduction in amount of pending utilization certificates from Rs. 1158.95 crore as on 01-04-2016 to Rs. 247.94 crore as on 31-12-2018, besides decrease in time taken for vetting of DPRs and awarding of work.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding  between Institute of Cost Accountants of India  and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants , United Kingdom 
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Memorandum of Understanding  between Institute of Cost Accountants of India  and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants , United Kingdom , will provide mutual advanced entry to the Members of both the Institutes through exemptions from appearing in majority of papers to acquire the qualification of the other Professional Body and to undertake joint research, continuing professional development activities.
Impact:
This MoU will lead to a focus attention towards exchange of knowledge and exchange of research and publications which will strengthen good governance practice in both jurisdictions. Both parties will initiate joint research relevant to Cost Accountancy profession which could involve collaborative research in technical areas. This MoU will facilitate the movement of professionals in both jurisdictions and will enhance the employability of Cost Accountants in India and abroad.
Details:
This MoU will provide a pathway to enable members of one Institute to seek full membership status of other Institute by successfully passing the minimum number of subjects of professional level and to facilitate the movement of professionals in both jurisdictions.
Background:
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India was first established in 1944 as a registered company under the Companies Act with the objectives of promoting, regulating and developing the profession of cost accountancy. On 28th May, 1959, the Institute was established by a special act of Parliament, namely, the Cost and Works Accountants Act, 1959 as a statutory professional body for the regulation of the profession of cost and works accountancy. The Institute is the only recognised statutory professional organisation and licensing body in India specialising exclusively in cost and works accountancy. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants  founded in 1904 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1947 under the laws of England and Wales, is the global body for professional accountants, with more than 2,27,000 fully qualified members and 5,44,000 future members worldwide.
Finance Commission
The Fifteenth Finance Commission discussed the Health Sector with Dr. Harsh Vardhan
The 15th Finance Commission headed by Chairman, Shri N.K. Singh today held a meeting with the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and other senior officials from his Ministry. Also present at the meeting were representatives of High Level Group on Health Sector set up by the Commission - Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS; Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health City, Bengaluru and Prof. K. Srinath Reddy, President, Public Health Foundation of India.
The High Level Group presented the recommendations of their Report on the Health Sector on the aspects of –
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- Regulatory Framework of the Health Sector.
- Human Resource for Health
- Public Health expenditure
- Strengthening Public Healthcare Delivery System
- AYUSH –Integrative approach
The Secretary, Ministry of Health, Ms. Preeti Sudan also presented to the Commission, the Ministry of Health’s submission to the Finance Commission. It included the National Health Policy 2017, Targets, Resources required, DOHFW Proposal and Composite Health Index, Proposal for Sector-Specific Grants, Key Programme Requirements, AB-PMJAY Requirements.
Following the discussions on incentives/ grants for the Health Sector based on the Terms of Reference of the Commission, the Commission has assured to make careful consideration of all the recommendations before submitting its report to the Government.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Saction/Action against Corrupt Officials
As per extant provision of law, the investigating agency has to seek sanction for prosecution. Hence the question of CVC awaiting sanction to prosecute staff/officers does not arise.
The grant of sanction for prosecution is done in a continuous process, which inter-alia involves scrutiny and analysis of voluminous case records and evidence, consultation with CVC, State Governments and other related agencies. In some cases, court directions/stay may have a bearing on time taken for grant of sanction for prosecution.
To check delay, the Government has issued guidelines vide Office Memorandum No. 399/33/2006-AVD-III dated 06.11.2006 whereby a time line of three months has been prescribed for grant of sanction for prosecution. Further, Government has also issued procedure for submission of proposals to the competent authority for sanction of prosecution under Single Window System vide Office Memorandum No. 142/04/2012-AVD.I dated 28.07.2014. A high level Committee meets periodically under the Chairmanship of Secretary  for scrutiny and review of delayed cases of prosecution for sanction.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Inter-Linking Of Rivers
The National Water Development Agency  has been entrusted with the work of inter-linking of rivers under National Perspective Plan . NPP has two components, viz., Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. 30 link projects have been identified under NPP. Pre-Feasibility Reports  of all the 30 links have been completed and Feasibility Reports  of 24 links and Detailed Project Reports  of 8 links have been completed. Ken-Betwa Link Project  is the first link project under NPP, for which implementation has been initiated. Latest status and State-wise details of Inter-linking of Rivers  projects are given at Annexure.
A budget allocation of ₹ 1,100 crore in the current financial year has been made for KBLP by Government of India. The total amount spent on the project till 31.12.2022 is ₹ 7,665 crore, including ₹ 5,038.28 crore from the Central grant and ₹ 2,626.70 crore from the State budget.
The cooperation of States is paramount in the implementation of inter-linking of rivers projects. Inter-Basin Water Transfer  from surplus basins to water deficit basins/areas is essential to address the imbalance in water availability across the country and water security in the country. ILR programme is being pursued in a consultative manner by building consensus amongst the Party States for the implementation of the ILR projects. Government of India has accorded priority to the ILR programme and has been making all efforts to expedite the same.
KBLP is the first inter-linking project taken for implementation as a result of efforts made by Ministry of Jal Shakti and cooperation of States of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The project is being implemented by Centre and both the States jointly through a Special Purpose Vehicle  with major funding coming from Central Government.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
IPS PROBATIONERS PASSING OUT PARADE AT NATIONAL POLICE ACADEMY PRIME MINISTER MODI TO GRACE THE OCCASION VIRTUALLY AS THE CHIEF GUEST
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the Indian Police Service  Probationers on the Dikshant Samaroh  through a Video Conference on 4th September, 2020 . As many as 131 IPS Probationers including 28 women cadet will be passing out of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy . The Batch contains 121 probationers of 2018 batch and ten probationers of 2017 batch. Out of the 131 probationers, 76 are having engineering background, 27 from arts, 13 from science, three each from commerce and law background. The passing out parade is commanded by Ms. Kiran Shruthi of Tamil Nadu cadre.
Among the probationers, 11 including three women IPS probationers are allotted to Telangana cadre and five probationers to Andhra Pradesh cadre. Ms. Kiran Shruthi D.V. of Tamil Nadu cadre has been adjudged the best all round probationer. She would receive the Prime Minister’s Baton and Home Minister’s revolver. The Dikshant Samaroh event will be telecast live on Doordarshan from 7.15 AM onwards on Friday, the Director of the SVP NPA said in a press release.
Election Commission
Election to the office of Vice-President of India
WHEREAS a notification under sub-section  of section 4 of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, for the holding of an election to fill the office of Vice-President of India has been issued by the Election Commission, I, Utpal Kumar Singh, the Returning Officer for such election, do hereby give notice that–
 nomination papers may be delivered by a candidate or any one of his proposers or seconders to the undersigned at his office in Room No. 18, Ground Floor, Parliament House, New Delhi, or if he is unavoidably absent, to the Assistant Returning Officers, Shri P. C. Tripathy, Joint Secretary, Lok Sabha Secretariat or Shri Raju Srivastava, Director, Lok Sabha Secretariat at the said office between 11 A.M. and 3 P.M. on any day  not later than the 19th July, 2022;
 each nomination paper shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the entry relating to the candidate in the electoral roll for the Parliamentary constituency in which the candidate is registered as an elector;
 every candidate shall deposit or cause to be deposited a sum of rupees fifteen thousand only. This amount may be deposited in cash with the Returning Officer at the time of presentation of the nomination paper or deposited earlier in the Reserve Bank of India or in a Government Treasury and in the latter case a receipt showing that the said deposit of the sum has been so made is required to be enclosed with the nomination paper;
 forms of nomination papers may be obtained from the above said office at the times aforesaid;
 the nomination papers, other than those rejected under sub-section  of section 5B of the Act, will be taken up for scrutiny at Room No. 62, First Floor, Parliament House, New Delhi on Wednesday, the 20th July, 2022 at 11 A.M.;
 the notice of withdrawal of candidatures may be delivered by a candidate, or any one of his proposers or seconders who has been authorized in this behalf in writing by the candidate, to the undersigned at the place specified in paragraph  above before three o’clock in the afternoon of 22nd July, 2022;
 in the event of the election being contested, the poll will be taken on Saturday, the 6th August, 2022 between the hours of 10 A.M. and 5 P.M. at the place of polling fixed under the rules.
Ministry of Mines
NALCO Celebrates 75th Independence Day
National Aluminium Company Ltd., a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, joined the nation in celebrating the 75th Independence Day – Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav today. Shri Sridhar Patra, CMD, hoisted the national flag in a glittering function held at NALCO’s headquarters in Bhubaneswar and addressed the employees.
Similar celebrationsmarked by patriotism were also held in production units and other offices of NALCO across the country, following COVID-19 guidelines.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on first day of Navratri
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to people on the beginning of Navratri.
"Pranams to Maa Shailputri on Day 1 of Navratri. With her blessings, may our planet be safe, healthy and prosperous. May her blessings give us strength to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor and downtrodden", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
NIPCCD organizes programme on ‘Mission shakti- Hub for empowerment of women’
National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development  under Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the First Capacity Building Programme on ‘Mission Shakti- Hub for Empowerment of Women’ for State Nodal Officers and State Mission Coordinators from 21st to 22nd July, 2023 at NIPCCD New Delhi.